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Effects of Diamond Mining Activities on Riparian and Terrestrial Ecosystems (IEMA, June 1995)
~1995Report
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This chapter examines the physical, chemical, and biological effects of diamond mining activities on riparian and terrestrial ecosystems, documenting impacts from exploration, construction, operation, and reclamation stages at diamond mines, with case studies from operations in Australia, Botswana, South Africa, Russia, and Guinea, and discussion of potential effects on northern Canadian ecosystems including permafrost, esker habitats, and wildlife migration corridors.
Wildlife Habitat Assessment Caribou
Questionnaire for Key Contacts, Review of the Environmental Effects of Diamond Mining (Environment Canada, 1995)
~1995Unknown / Unclassified
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A structured questionnaire commissioned by Environment Canada to collect information from diamond mining industry key contacts about environmental effects of diamond mining activities, covering exploration, mining operations, water use, waste management, tailings, open pits, and mine reclamation to support decision-making in northern Canada.
Development Plans Monitoring Exploration
Effects of Diamond Mining Activities on Aquatic Ecosystems, Chapter 4 — A Review of the Environmental Effects of Diamond Mining (1995)
~1995Report
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This technical report reviews the environmental effects of diamond mining activities on aquatic ecosystems globally, with particular focus on the Northwest Territories. It examines the mineralogy of kimberlites, physical and chemical effects during exploration, construction, operation, and reclamation phases, and discusses biological impacts on aquatic organisms including effects of sediment, water quality degradation, habitat destruction, and streamflow alterations.
Aquatics Aquatic Effects Monitoring (AEMP)Water Quality
A Review of the Environmental Effects of Diamond Mining, Executive Summary (BHP Billiton, 1995)
~1995Report
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Executive summary of a comprehensive review of environmental effects of diamond mining on aquatic, riparian, and terrestrial ecosystems, identifying potential impacts including water contamination, habitat destruction, and soil degradation, while noting that mitigation effectiveness cannot be assessed without monitoring data from operating mines.
Aquatics Water Quality Wildlife Habitat Assessment
A Review of the Environmental Effects of Diamond Mining, Chapter 3: Description of Mining Activities (BHP Billiton, 1995)
~1995Report
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This technical chapter describes diamond mining activities worldwide, including exploration methods, ore extraction techniques (alluvial, open pit, and underground mining), mineral processing, tailings disposal, water and energy management, mine infrastructure requirements, and reclamation practices relevant to assessing environmental impacts of diamond mining operations.
Exploration Development Plans Waste Rock Wastewater Water Quality
Environmental Effects of Diamond Mining, Chapter 1: Introduction (A. Sobole, 1995)
~1995Report
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An introductory chapter reviewing the global diamond mining industry, geological conditions favorable for diamond mining in Canada (particularly the Northwest Territories), and the need to evaluate potential environmental impacts of diamond mining in the Arctic due to ecosystem sensitivity and slow recovery rates.
Exploration Development Plans Waste Rock Wildlife Closure & Reclamation
A Review of the Environmental Effects of Diamond Mining, References (BHP Billiton, 1995)
~1995Report
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A comprehensive bibliography of references cited in a technical document on diamond mining operations and environmental effects, covering diamond mine case studies globally, aquatic ecosystem impacts, sediment effects on fish populations, water quality criteria, and mining operations in Arctic and other regions.
Aquatics Water Quality Benthic Invertebrates Waste Rock Monitoring
A Review of the Environmental Effects of Diamond Mining, Chapter 2, Methods (BHP Billiton, 1995)
~1995Report
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This document describes the methodological approach used to conduct a comprehensive literature review of the environmental effects of diamond mining worldwide, including strategies for acquiring both published information from 17 bibliographic databases and unpublished information through interviews and Internet forums.
Monitoring Water Quality Air Quality Closure & Reclamation Wildlife
NWT Diamonds Project, Environmental Impact Statement Summary, Inuinnaqtun Edition (BHP Billiton, May 1995)
23 May 1995Regulatory Filing
This Environmental Impact Statement describes the proposed Ekati Diamond Mine project in the Northwest Territories, detailing the geological setting, mine development plans, operational procedures, environmental parameters including water bodies and wildlife, and community consultation with Indigenous peoples regarding the diamond mining development at Lac de Gras.
Development Plans Traditional Knowledge Exploration Wildlife Water Quality
Final Guidelines for the Preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement, BHP Diamonds Project (Federal Environmental Assessment Review Panel, May 1995)
1 May 1995Report
Final guidelines issued by the Federal Environmental Assessment Review Panel in May 1995 for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) by BHP Diamonds Inc. and Blackwater Group for the proposed Northwest Territories Diamonds Project. The guidelines specify requirements for describing the project, existing environment, impact assessment, mitigation measures, and consultation with aboriginal peoples and the public.
Development Plans Traditional Knowledge Regulatory Waste Rock
Table of Contents, Scoping Presentations & Comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines (Environmental Assessment Panel, April 1995)
13 April 1995Report
A comprehensive table of contents and index documenting scoping presentations and comments submitted during public consultations on the draft environmental impact statement guidelines for the proposed BHP Diamond Mine project in the Northwest Territories, received between February and April 1995.
Development Plans Environmental Agreement Traditional Knowledge Correspondence
Comments on the Draft BHP EIS Guidelines, Scoping Phase (Coronation Impact Review Committee, April 1995)
12 April 1995Regulatory Filing
The Coronation Impact Review Committee submits scoping phase comments on the BHP NWT Diamond Mine Environmental Impact Statement guidelines, addressing cumulative effects, consultation concerns, water quality monitoring of the Coppermine River, fish populations, Inuit traditional use and land claims, and archaeological impacts.
Development Plans Water Quality Traditional Knowledge Air Quality
Comments on the Draft BHP EIS Guidelines, Scoping (Coronation Impact Review Committee, April 1995)
12 April 1995Letter
The Coronation Impact Review Committee submits detailed comments on the FEARO Panel's draft Environmental Impact Statement guidelines for the BHP diamond mine at Lac de Gras, NWT, based on community surveys and expert review, addressing concerns about water quality impacts on the Coppermine River, Inuit traditional use and land claims, archaeological sites, and comprehensive baseline and monitoring requirements.
Development Plans Water Quality Correspondence
Submission on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines, BHP Diamonds Inc. Diamond Project (NWT Chamber of Mines, April 1995)
11 April 1995Regulatory Filing
The NWT Chamber of Mines submitted formal comments on the draft Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines for the BHP Diamonds project at Lac de Gras, arguing that assessment requirements should reflect actual mining impacts, be coordinated with existing regulatory processes, and avoid premature speculation on matters better addressed during licensing stages.
Development Plans Environmental Agreement Traditional Knowledge Water Quality Waste Rock Wildlife
Submission on Draft Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines, BHP Diamonds Project, Lac de Gras (NWT Chamber of Mines, April 1995)
11 April 1995Presentation
The NWT Chamber of Mines submits detailed comments on the draft Environmental Impact Statement guidelines for the BHP Diamonds project at Lac de Gras, advocating for a streamlined review process and objecting to requirements they view as premature, speculative, or better suited to the licensing stage rather than environmental assessment.
Development Plans Regulatory Correspondence Waste Rock
Scoping Recommendations & Draft EIS Guidelines, BHP Diamond Mine (DFO, April 1995)
11 April 1995Regulatory Filing
Department of Fisheries and Oceans submitted information requirements and guidelines for assessing the environmental impacts of BHP Diamonds Inc.'s proposed diamond mine in the Lac de Gras area on fish and fish habitat, covering baseline studies, impact assessment, mitigation, and cumulative effects as part of the federal environmental assessment review process.
Fish Habitat Aquatics Water Quality Waste Rock
Comments on Draft EIS Guidelines for Proposed BHP Mine Development (Dogrib Treaty 11 Council, April 1995)
11 April 1995Regulatory Filing
The Dogrib Treaty 11 Council submits detailed comments on the Draft EIS Guidelines for the proposed BHP diamond mine, recommending substantial restructuring of the guidelines to better address indigenous concerns, sustainable development principles, traditional knowledge integration, and comprehensive assessment of cumulative effects, costs, and benefits for aboriginal communities.
Development Plans Traditional Knowledge Environmental Agreement Water Quality
Review of the Draft EIS Guidelines for the BHP Diamond Mine (GNWT, April 1995)
11 April 1995Regulatory Filing
The Government of the Northwest Territories submits detailed written comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines for the BHP Diamond Mine Project, recommending improvements to methodology, cumulative effects assessment, traditional knowledge integration, public file accessibility, and clarification of proponent responsibilities regarding land claims and regulatory regimes.
Development Plans Environmental Agreement Traditional Knowledge Closure & Reclamation
Statement to the Environmental Assessment and Review Panel on the BHP Diamond Mine (Yellowknives Dene First Nation, April 1995)
8 April 1995Regulatory Filing
The Yellowknives Dene Band submits a statement to the Environmental Assessment and Review Panel on the proposed BHP diamond mine, advocating for greater recognition of traditional land use, traditional knowledge, and holistic environmental assessment in the EIS guidelines, and expressing concerns about impacts to hunting grounds, caribou migration, and aboriginal rights.
Traditional Knowledge Yellowknives Dene Wildlife Water Quality
Statement to the Environmental Assessment and Review Panel on the BHP Diamond Mine (Yellowknives Dene Band, April 1995)
8 April 1995Regulatory Filing
The Yellowknives Dene Band submits a written statement to the Environmental Assessment and Review Panel on the BHP Diamond Mine project, outlining concerns about impacts on traditional land use, caribou harvesting, and the need for meaningful consultation regarding traditional knowledge and environmental assessment guidelines. The statement also includes policy guidelines for protecting Yellowknives Dene traditional knowledge as community cultural heritage and historical information on Treaty 8 entitlements.
Traditional Knowledge Yellowknives Dene Wildlife Water Quality

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